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Location of Retreat
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Island Falls, Maine
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Yoga Type
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Hatha
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Retreat Type
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Yoga, Meditation
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Topography
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Eco Friendly, Getaway, New England village
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Guest Suitability
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Singles, Couple, Group
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Timing/ Duration
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From June 15 through October, special arrangements for small groups, 2 people or more off season.
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Top Months
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Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, July, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec
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Price
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USD 190
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Price Classification
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Cheap/Affordable
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Description
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Sewall House is in the National Registry of Historic Places and is a great place to practice yoga, get a massage, eat healthy food, see and feel the natural beauty of Northern Maine's woods, lakes and rivers. Each bedroom is unique with original antiques and the retreat has a feeling of home. Great for singles, couples, small groups and a wonderful place to come help you process life's changes. We are near Baxter State Park and Mount Katahdin and have walks from the retreat house through the woods as well as nearby waterfall hikes and bike rides with mountain views. Specially arranged retreats NOV-April, our main season is May through October. Stay as long or short as your schedule permits. The retreat schedule is ongoing.
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5 private bedrooms each with double bed (one with full bath for $25 more/day and queen bed $20 more per day)
5 Full sized antique beds.
Single mattresses are provided for additional sleeping arrangements.
Shower & Bath are shared.
Additional Costs for special dietary needs. |
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Facilities
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Bikes, nearby boat and canoe, kayak rental, hikes in Baxter State Park.
Private bedrooms, sauna, wrap around porch, one person jacuzzi, living room with yoga books, fireplace.
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Itinerary
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Discover the treasures which our historic home and the area have to offer you
7:30(optional meditation until 8 am) - 10:00 AM Meditation / Ashtanga - Hatha- Restorative Yoga (based on guests needs)
10:00 AM Breakfast including homemade granola, fruit, toast, yogi tea or coffee
10:30AM - 1:00 PM Free time - Reading, Journaling, Biking, Walks, Hiking, Massage
2:00 PM Mid-day Munch Lunch
2:30 - 5:00 PM More time for self study, booking a massage or getting into the great outdoors. Ask about lake tours and canoe/kayak rentals
5:30 - 7:00 PM Kundalini Yoga & Meditation with Live music
7:00 PM Family Style Vegetarian Dinner
8:00 - 10:00 PM Enjoy our Sauna & Jacuzzi, arrange a massage or just relax in our livingroom.
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Getting There
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Located 90 miles north of Bangor in Maine,
just off Highway 95. Fly into Bangor/Portland or come by bus/car. Also inexpensive flights to Portland, Maine and 3 and a half hour drive or bus to us.
CYR Bus leaves Bangor daily at 6pm. Purchase ticket to Sherman, where we will pick you up.
Cars can be rented at the airport AIRPORT PICK UP for a fee.
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Food Options
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Breakfast, Mid Day Munch, Dinner, vegetarian home cooked/ mostly organic. If requested, we can do vegan and gluten free.
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Advice and Precautions
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Sewall House listed in Travel and Leisure as one of the Top Ten yoga retreats in the USA, no alcohol or nonprescription drugs please, coffee served. Vegetarian cuisine. Pet kennel nearby.
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Pricing & Terms ( Including Cancellation )
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we require a 25% deposit upon booking, cancellation fees vary depending on when you cancel. Full amount is taken if you cancel within 2 weeks of your booking, late arrival and leaving early we also require the full amount. This is credited to a future stay.
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What to expect?
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Sewall House Yoga Retreat Welcomes You To a Yoga Vacation with us! small, friendly, private rooms, personalized service, family run by husband and wife team, Donna Amrita Davidge has been teaching yoga since 1985, has a Masters in Nutrition and Kent Bonham has a degree in music and a certificate in massage as well as being an acclaimed chef. Sewall House now sells their recipes in a recipe booklet available at the retreat and online. They have produced two Kundalini Yoga DVDs together and a yoga nidra CD.
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Price
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$190 per day for 5 or more days single, $140 per person for 5 or more days double/ available by contacting us directly,
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Price Includes
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2 yoga classes, private room, all meals
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